Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Millbank Holdings; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is recruiting an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer for a major infrastructure programme in a regulated environment. The role centers on safely testing, validating and handing over electrical systems to meet project requirements and regulatory expectations.

Working within a multidisciplinary commissioning team, you will prepare test procedures, supervise contractors, carry out fault-finding, and deliver comprehensive handover packs while ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical commissioning, testing, and fault-finding within complex industrial environments.
• Experience developing and executing commissioning test procedures and system validation.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, motors, switchgear, protection systems, transformers, and plant equipment.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and engineering standards.
• Experience in regulated sectors (nuclear, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, defence, rail, or similar) desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with project managers, design teams, and stakeholders to deliver electrical commissioning activities.
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, including test procedures, test records, and validation documentation.
• Participate in design and constructability reviews to ensure systems are commissionable and operable.
• Plan commissioning programs and manage test activities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute site commissioning per approved procedures.
• Supervise contractors and commissioning personnel for safe and effective delivery.
• Carry out electrical commissioning tests, inspections, and functional checks on plant and equipment.
• Fault-find, troubleshoot, and resolve testing issues.
• Analyse and validate test results, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records and handover packs.
• Support system acceptance, handover, and return-to-service activities.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Testing

Fault-finding

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Safe systems of work

Regulated sectors knowledge

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Test equipment

Switchgear knowledge

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Permanent

£65-70k salary

Bridgewater Somerset

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a major engineering and infrastructure programme within a highly regulated environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary commissioning team, you will play a key role in ensuring electrical systems are safely tested, validated, and handed over in accordance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with commissioning, testing, and fault-finding experience who thrives in complex industrial environments and enjoys working collaboratively with project teams, contractors, and operational stakeholders.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Liaise with project managers, design teams, and key stakeholders to deliver electrical commissioning activities.
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, including commissioning test procedures, test records, and validation documentation.
• Participate in design and constructability reviews to ensure systems are commissionable and operational requirements are fully considered.
• Support detailed commissioning planning and take ownership of assigned commissioning programmes and test activities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute site commissioning activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Supervise contractors and commissioning personnel to ensure safe and effective delivery of commissioning works.
• Carry out electrical commissioning tests, inspections, and functional checks on plant and equipment.
• Undertake fault-finding, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues identified during testing and commissioning.
• Analyse and validate test results, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are delivered in compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test documentation, and handover packs.
• Support system acceptance, handover, and return-to-service activities.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in electrical commissioning, testing, and fault-finding within complex industrial environments.
• Experience developing and executing commissioning test procedures and system validation activities.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, motors, switchgear, protection systems, transformers, and associated plant equipment.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and engineering standards.
• Experience working in highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, defence, rail, or similar industries is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.